News
This page lists news from the North East PHO
Little change in survival rates despite cancer spending plan
The government's national cancer plan, backed by a massive injection of cash for cancer services in England, has failed to boost survival rates substantially, a major study shows today
Clean living way to beat cancer
Over 40% of breast and bowel cancer cases in the UK are preventable through diet, physical activity and weight control alone, say world experts.
Even small amounts of alcohol increase a woman's risk of cancer
A study involving more than a million women found that drinking the equivalent of just one small glass of wine a day significantly increased the risk of common cancers.
Cancer deaths 'to double in next 40 years'
Professor warns that alarming rate of obesity across the world will trigger huge rise in disease
Vacancies
NEPHO are looking to recruit high-calibre staff to assist in the achievement of Government policies to tackle health inequalities and narrow the widening health gap.
Cannabis is now a Class B drug
Home Office Minister Alan Campbell has announced changes to classification and penalties.
Binge drinkers to confront their alcohol-related criminal behaviour
Binge drinkers arrested for alcohol related offences in nine police force areas across the country will be compelled to face up to the consequences of their drinking, Home Office Minister Alan Campbell has announced.
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-events/latest-news/bingedrinkers
Opiate and crack cocaine statistics published
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-events/latest-news/opiates-crack-stats-report
Drug misuse declared: findings from the 2007/08 British Crime Survey
This report shows that drug use continues to fall in England and Wales, with overall drug use among adults and young people aged 16-24 now at the lowest level measured by the British Crime Survey (BCS).
Smoking Costing NHS £2.7 billion a Year
New Report Calls for Action to Protect Young People and Curb Tobacco Marketing
